The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has been awarded a $40,761,562 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.509 - Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program). This federal grant funding will support TDOT and its 11 public agency subrecipients in providing continued safe and effective public transportation services for the rural and non-urbanized areas of Tennessee, including Appalachian regions.
The grant funds will be used to cover eligible operating expenses for rural and non-urbanized public transit, as well as capital expenses such as purchasing passenger vehicles, support equipment, preventative maintenance, and mobility management programs. Additionally, the grant will provide training and technical assistance to TDOT and its subrecipients to enhance the delivery of public transportation in these communities. The grant period extends from the award date of September 20, 2024 through the ultimate completion date of March 30, 2036.
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